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Rainy conditions causing Cypress County gravel roads to soften; crews working “diligently” to respond to calls for service
By BRENDAN MILLER on July 6th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com The recent heavy rainfall Cypress County has experienced has taken a toll on its more than 2,400 kilometres of gravel roads, as residents report poor conditions and large potholes. County officials say the frequency of rainfall has resulted in the gravel surface to become “soft” as the crushed rocks get absorbed into the surface ... Read More »
1 responseProvincial unemployment rising but local region remains steady
By Medicine Hat News on July 6th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews The jobless rate in the region remained about level in June at 5.3 per cent, while the provincial rate rose, according to figures from Statistics Canada released Friday. The local rate for the combined Lethbridge-Medicine Hat economic region fell by one-tenth of a percentage point compared to the same time last year, and is ... Read More »
1 responseRiver level returns to normal, reservoirs filling
By Medicine Hat News on July 6th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Flow in the South Saskatchewan River has doubled over the last four days, putting the level back into the normal range for the first time since May. However, new water supply forecasts as of July 1 still predict “much below average” levels of major rivers in southern Alberta, including the Bow, Oldman and Milk. ... Read More »
1 responseI-XL plant site rezoned to allow for warehouse to be used
By Medicine Hat News on July 5th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Portions of the former I-XL plant site lands have been rezoned to allow a warehouse to be put back in use. Council voted 6-2 in favour of rezoning a parcel of land at 620 Porcelain Ave., to become Business Industrial zone, from “mixed use.” That would allow the current owner to use a larger ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City to replace buses, improve scheduling with help of federal funds
By Medicine Hat News on July 5th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews The city has received nearly $2.7 million in federal funding to put toward two transit projects. The funding, received through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program’s (ICIP) Public Transit Infrastructure Stream, will provide transit bus replacements and a transit scheduling system to MHT. Out of the $8,156,000 total eligible cost, the Government of Canada ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Three-day rodeo fundraiser features new ranch rodeo event
By BRENDAN MILLER on July 5th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com The Dunmore Equestrian Society is gearing up to host its annual summer event that encompasses all parts of Western heritage during the Annual Heritage Gather. The rodeo-style event is a fundraiser to help the non-profit complete the construction of its indoor arena running for three days form July 12-14. The third annual Heritage Gather ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Co-op cardlock locations online following cybersecurity incident
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on July 5th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com Co-op says 398 cardlock locations across Western Canada are back online following a cybersecurity incident on June 27 which caused the co-operative to close shut down its systems. As a precaution Co-op brought in third-party experts to investigate the cybersecurity incident last week. Thursday, a week after Co-op closed almost 400 cardlock locations, it ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!HVAC redo at Medicine Hat College underway, expected to cost $3.5M
By Medicine Hat News on July 5th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Construction is underway to relocate and upgrade heating units on the roof of Medicine Hat College. Cranes raised sections of pre-fabricated pipe on Wednesday to the roof above the north loading dock at the F-wing of the main building on campus. A new HVAC platform there will replace an older heating, ventilation and air ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Seven road fatalities in Alberta over long weekend
By Medicine Hat News on July 5th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews Seven people were lost in road-related incidents over the Canada Day long weekend, said RCMP. “These are individuals who would have been back home on Tuesday. They are our family members, friends, coworkers and neighbours. It’s devastating,” says Sgt. Darrin Turnbull, Alberta RCMP Traffic. “While our officers work to uphold traffic safety, Albertans also ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MH Interpretive Program hosts launch party July 13 for new pollinator display
By Medicine Hat News on July 5th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews With a new display, the Medicine Hat Interpretive Centre is hosting a party to celebrate the summer installation. The piece in question, called “Plants + Pollinators,” focuses on various flowering plants and the pollinating insects and animals that visit them, as the name suggests, as well as their importance to the local ecosystem. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CPC would hold cities accountable to housing, MP says
By Collin Gallant on July 5th, 2024
@@CollinGallant Cities could see conditions put on infrastructure grants in order to spur housing growth, the Conservative Party housing critic told an audience at a round-table meeting in Medicine Hat on Thursday. Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre has made a major issue out of housing, calling for less bureaucracy and new private-led housing construction to ... Read More »
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